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Food hygiene in Paignton

In the last month 7 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Paignton were given a hygiene score, more than the middle Torbay area (1), and all of them got the top mark of 5. That makes it 1st of 32 Torbay areas for inspections. Over three months, 78% of the 36 places scored here got a 5, above the 73% across Torbay. 4 places scored 2 or below. 4 food places are waiting for a first inspection.

TQ3, Torbay · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Paignton

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7hygiene scoreslast 31 days
78%scored 5last 3 months · Torbay 73%
4scored 0 to 2last 3 months
4waiting for a first inspectionusually new or under new owners

Latest hygiene scores

Scores published in the last 31 days for places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Paignton.

Scored 0 to 2 in the last three months

  • Wok's Kitchen was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 17 August 2026. Takeaways and sandwich shops
  • Molloney's Ices was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 11 August 2026. Takeaways and sandwich shops
  • The Still House was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 4 August 2026. Restaurants and cafés
  • Cozy Kitchen Cafe was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 27 July 2026. Restaurants and cafés

A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection; businesses can appeal or ask for a new inspection once they have made improvements.

Waiting for a first inspection

4 food places registered with the council and not yet given a score. Usually new, or under new owners.

Paignton against Torbay

Food hygienePaigntonMiddle Torbay area
Scores, last month71
Scores, last 3 months366
Scored 5, last 3 months78%73% (all Torbay)
Scored 0 to 2, last 3 months40
Waiting for a first inspection41

Within 1.5 miles of the middle of Paignton. The share scoring 5 needs at least three scores.

Nearby areas

AreaLast month3 monthsScored 5Scored 0–2Waiting
Paignton73678%44
Roundham41681%32
Goodrington3978%20
Preston1771%10
Livermead02–00
Foxhole01–00
Shorton00–00
See every Torbay area ranked, with the latest low scores and top marks, on the food hygiene in Torbay page. Scores come from the Food Standards Agency; tap any place for its details.

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Questions people ask

What are the food hygiene ratings like in Paignton?

In the last three months 36 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Paignton were given a hygiene score, and 28 (78%) scored 5. Across Torbay, 73% scored 5.

Has anywhere in Paignton had a low food hygiene rating?

In the last three months, Wok's Kitchen was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 17 August 2026, Molloney's Ices was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 11 August 2026, The Still House was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 4 August 2026 and Cozy Kitchen Cafe was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 27 July 2026. A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection.

Are there new food places in Paignton?

4 food places near Paignton are registered with the council and waiting for a first hygiene inspection. These are usually new businesses or ones under new owners.